Barristers

Nargees Choudhury

Nargees Choudhury

Position

Junior Barrister at Rose Court Chambers, specialising in all areas of crime. Nargees has extensive experience defending in the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court. She is regularly instructed to act in cases involving violence, dishonesty, weapons, drugs and sexual offences.

Career

Obtained pupillage in 2016 at Lamb Building. Commenced a third six at 3 Temple Gardens in January 2018, tenancy was obtained. Currently a tenant at Rose Court Chambers, tenure commenced 1 June 2021. A member of the Information and Technology Subcommittee within Rose Court.

Nargees worked on the Grenfell Inquiry as disclosure counsel. Nargees has previously been contracted by the Bar Standards Board as both paper scrutiniser, for the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) examinations, and as a panel member to determine Authorised Training and Education Organisation (AETO) status.

Nargees is a passionate advocate. She works tirelessly and fights fearlessly for her lay clients. Nargees places her clients at the heart of her work. Her previous employment as a secondary school teacher makes her a natural choice for firms requiring representatives for youths. She is relatable, down-to-earth and affable. Her approach often invites repeat instruction.

Languages

English and Sylheti. 

Memberships

Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.

Education

2020 – 2022       Postgraduate Diploma in Education: Merit

                              UCL Institute of Education

2017 - 2020        Certificate of Higher Education: Applied Psychology

                              Birkbeck, University of London

2013 - 2015        Postgraduate Diploma: The Sociology of Childhood and Children’s Rights

                              UCL Institute of Education

2011 - 2013        Bar Professional Training Course Award: Very Competent

                              City University

2009 - 2011        Graduate Diploma in Law Award: Pass

                              The College of Law                                          

2008 - 2009        MA International & Comparative Legal Studies Award: Distinction

                              School of Oriental and African Studies

2005 - 2008        BA The Study of Religions Award: 2:1

                              School of Oriental and African Studies